Obituaries
Local Obituaries in Bonne Terre, Desloge, Farmington, Park Hills, Leadwood, and Surrounding Areas in Missouri
Kathryn "Kay" R. Leach
Sep 7, 2016
Mrs. Kathryn R. "Kay" Leach passed away late Wednesday morning, September 7, 2016, at Parkland Hospital, in Farmington, at the age of 77 years, 10 months & 22 days. Kathryn was born on October 15, 1938. Kathryn was preceeded in death by her husband, Raymond Darrel Leach (Feb. 11, 2008).
Kay taught Water Aerobics @ The Farmington Civic Center &...
Edwin "Dag" Copeland
Sep 4, 2016
Edwin “Dag” Copeland, 87, of Desloge passed away September 4, 2016. He was born July 24, 1929 in Salem to the late Cyrus and Birtia (Cavender) Copeland. He was also preceded in death by a son, Kevin L. Copeland and three brothers, Leroy Copeland, Clyde Copeland and in infancy Charles Copeland. Dag was member of the Cantwell Baptist Church and...
Donald Lee King
Sep 4, 2016
Mr. Donald Lee King passed away Sunday morning, September 4, 2016, at his rural Farmington residence at the age of 79 years and 19 days. Don was born August 15, 1937, in St. Francois Co., MO., & was the son of Edward Elmo King (Dec'd 2013) and Elvie Lorine 'Miller' King (Dec'd 2002). Also preceding-in-death was his father-in-law, Luther E....
Ethel Brown
Sep 4, 2016
Ethel Brown, 91, of Desloge passed away September 4, 2016 at Southbrook Skilled Nursing Center. She was born January 8, 1925 to the late Cleveland and Daisy (Richey) Smith. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Edwin Brown; siblings, Carl Smith, James Smith, Juanita Charboneau, Mildred Cape, and Earl Smith. Ethel was a member of the First Baptist...
Norma Lee Jackson
Sep 2, 2016
Norma Jackson, 72, of Salem, passed away September 2, 2016 at University Hospital in Columbia. She was born March 8, 1944 in St. Louis, to the late Delbert and Viola (Whitcanack) Moss. She was also preceded in death by her brother Stanley Moss. Norma was a member of the New Home Baptist Church.
She is survived by her...
Doris Jean Benear
Sep 1, 2016
Doris Jean Benear, 81, of Bonne Terre passed away September 1, 2016 at Mercy Hospital St. Louis. She was born October 18, 1934. Doris was a member of the St. Matthew Lutheran Church in Bonne Terre where she was active with the music and sang in the choir. She was also a member of the Lutheran Women’s Ministry Missionary.
She...
Thelma Jean Warren Danieley
Aug 31, 2016
Mrs. Thelma Jean Warren Danieley passed away late Wednesday afternoon, August 31, 2016, at Jefferson Mercy Hospital in Festus, at the age of 90 years, 1 month & 8 days. Thelma was born on July 23, 1926, in Flat River, MO., & the daughter of Otey Reed Campbell & Zora Ann 'Bone' Campbell Kitchell. Also preceding in death were :...
Jeanne Lawson
Aug 31, 2016
Jeanne Mary Lawson, 56, of Leadington passed away August 31, 2016 at Missouri Baptist Medical Center. She was born June 13, 1960 in St. Louis. Jeanne was a member of The Shepherd’s House Church in Desloge.
Jeanne is survived by her father, Roger McMullan; mother, Kelly Maness; two children, Ken Harris and wife Susan of Wentzville and Shelly Harris of...
Bernadine Elaine Grayson
Aug 31, 2016
Bernadine Grayson, 86, of Desloge, passed away August 31, 2016 at Missouri Baptist Hospital in St. Louis. She was born June 10, 1930 in Desloge, to the late Fred and Helen (Mouser) Gremminger. Bernadine was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Park Hills, and the Knights of Columbus Women’s Auxiliary. She was a past member of the...
Sharon Janice Huff
Aug 31, 2016
Sharon Huff, 58, of rural Mineral Point, passed away August 31, 2016 due to an automobile accident. She was born July 6, 1958 to Kenneth and Norma (Beers) Medley. Sharon loved her antique business and her auction family at Dees Auction Management. She also loved farming and her dear border collie, Jack.
She was preceded in death by her...
Kimbal Strangmeier
Aug 29, 2016
William Kimbal Strangmeier, 83, of Park Hills, passed away August 29, 2016 at Southbrook Skilled Nursing Center in Farmington. He was born in Goose Creek, Texas, February 12, 1933, to the late William F.C. and Willie Mae (Bussey) Strangmeier. Kimbal graduated from the University of Texas with a Masters in Physics, and became an instructor at Mineral Area College for...
Helen Bowles
Aug 28, 2016
Helen L. Bowles, 89, of Desloge passed away August 28, 2016, at Country Meadows. She was born March 15, 1927, in Herculaneum to the late Clarence and Della (Bright) Marler. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Hubert Cleveland Bowles; by two brothers, James Marler and Clyde Marler, and one sister, Glenda Gilbert.
Helen is survived...
Mary Ellen Wells
Aug 27, 2016
Mary Ellen Wells, 72 of Leadwood passed away at her residence Saturday August 27, 2016. She was born February 28, 1944 in Knob Lick. Mary was preceded in death by her parents, Howard and Ollie Smith, husband, Larry Ray Wells, sister, Glenda Mae Cox, brother, Howard Eugene Smith, and great-grandchild, Tristan Chase Whaley. Mary is survived by children, Norma Jean...
Helen B. Jackson
Aug 26, 2016
Mrs. Helen B. Jackson passed away Friday, Aug. 26, 2016, at her Farmington Presbyterian Manor residence at the age of 97 years, 1 month & 25 days. Helen was born July 1, 1919, in Kansas City, KS, and was the daughter of Oren William Breidenthal, Sr., and Eva 'Brazelton' Breidenthal. Also preceding in death were : her husband of 53...
Thelma Sue Woolford
Aug 23, 2016
Tina Woolford, 69, of Farmington, passed away, August 23, 2016, at Southbrook Skilled Nursing Center in Farmington. She was born September 20, 1946, in St. Louis, to the late Lewis and Sarah (Lockwood) Hasty. Tina loved to crochet and embroidery.
She is preceded in death by her parents; her loving husband of 47 years, Joseph William Woolford, Sr.; granddaughter,...
Angie Pierce
Aug 21, 2016
Angela Dawn Pierce, 33, of Bonne Terre passed away August 21, 2016 at Barnes Jewish Hospital. She was born November 14, 1982 in Farmington.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Brenda (Pierce) Robison.
Angie is survived by three children, Alexis Lamew, Heaven Lee and Ricky Lee; three brothers, Rusty Ligue, Mark Ligue and Justin Pierce; step-brothers, Keith Berry...
Laura Jessaline Nicholson
Aug 20, 2016
Mrs. Laura Jessaline 'Marberry' Nicholson of Farmington, passed away early Saturday afternoon, August 20, 2016 at Southbrook Skilled Nursing Center, in Farmington, at the age of 75 years, 8 months & 8 days. Laura Jessaline was born on December 12, 1940, in St. Francois County, Missouri. She was the daughter of Clarence Marberry & Glena Gertrude 'Merritt' Marberry. Also preceding...
Ollieann Goggins
Aug 19, 2016
Mrs. Ollieann Goggins of Farmington, passed away Friday, Aug.19, 2016, at her Farmington residence at the age of 88 years, 9 months & 14 days. Ollieann was born Nov. 5, 1927, in Bonne Terre, MO., & was the daughter of Lawrence Franklin Tesreau & Nellie Ellen 'Crawford' Tesreau.
Ollieann was united in marriage to Lonnie L. Goggins on Aug....
Robin Michele Price
Aug 19, 2016
Robin Michele Price
Robin Price, 48, of Park Hills, passed away August 19, 2016 at her residence surrounded by her loving family and friends. She was born on August 16, 1968 in Junction City, Kansas to Harold and Kathy (Jones) Price. Robin was preceded in death by her father, Harold Price; sister; Janet Price and grandparents. Robin received...
Gloria Umfleet
Aug 18, 2016
Gloria Umfleet, 72, of Desloge, passed away August 18, 2016 at Missouri Baptist Hospital in St. Louis, surround by her loved ones. She was born July 3, 1944, in Bonne Terre, to the late Earl Clifford and Ruby Gladys (Craig) Winch. Gloria truly loved, spending time with her grandson Ricco, watching soap operas, taking vacations, and going on cruises.
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